AMR Research Recognizes MatrixOne as a PLM Functionality Leader.Business/Technology Editors WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2002 MatrixOne Rated Significantly Higher than Industry Average in 5 of 6 PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design Functionality Categories and Praised for its Flexible Architecture, Deep Installed Base, and Solid Management MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : MONE), a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle Product lifecycle or product life cycle is the course of a product's sales and profits over time. The five stages of each product lifecycle are product development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline. management solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced that a new report from AMR (1) (Adaptive Multi-Rate) A variable rate speech codec selected by the 3GPP for the 3G evolution of the GSM cellphone system (WCDMA). Using the Algebraic CELP (ACELP) compression technology, AMR provides toll quality sound at transmission rates from 4.75 to 12. Research, "Product Lifecycle Management: What's Real Now," September 2002, ranks MatrixOne as one of the functionality leaders in the product lifecycle management (PLM) industry. AMR Research's evaluation of the top seven vendors in the PLM market placed MatrixOne as a front-runner in data architecture, with a solid Product Data Management (PDM (1) (Product Data Management) An information system used to manage the data for a product as it passes from engineering to manufacturing. The data includes plans, geometric models, CAD drawings, images, NC programs as well as all related project data, notes and ) foundation and strong flexibility. The report, which evaluates the critical components defining and driving the PLM market, stressed the importance of having a single platform as the foundation for a PLM strategy. AMR Research recognized the depth of the eMatrix(TM) Global Collaboration Platform An emerging category of computer software, collaboration platforms are unified electronic platforms that support synchronous and asynchronous communication through a variety of devices and channels. and Value Chain Portfolio applications, emphasizing that "MatrixOne's maximum creativity in the definition of product information should appeal to users with a long view of PLM strategy." MatrixOne is cited for its strong presence in the Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Business Electronics and Heavy Equipment industries. The company was also recognized for its growing strength in the emerging PLM market in the Consumer Packaged Goods Noun 1. packaged goods - groceries that are packaged for sale foodstuff, grocery - (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one industry. Kevin O'Marah, vice president at AMR Research and lead author of the report, wrote: "No vendor has shown more flexibility in the ways it can support the most all-encompassing notion of 'product definition'. This is why MatrixOne is as credible in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG CPG central pattern generators. ) as it is in Automotive...MatrixOne in particular has demonstrated extraordinary flexibility in its support of different product information types, including process as well as discrete manufacturing Fabricating products by assembling components and subsystems into larger systems. The automated assembly line is the prime example of discrete manufacturing such as in the making of automobiles, household appliances and computer systems. product data." "AMR Research's findings reflect the need for a robust foundation and broad functionality as the basis for an effective cross-enterprise PLM strategy," said Sam Zawaideh, vice president of products and solutions at MatrixOne. "Our solutions enable companies to create an integrated collaborative environment for product planning Product Planning is the ongoing process of identifying and articulating market requirements that define a product’s feature set. See also
About MatrixOne MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: MONE) is a recognized leader in delivering collaborative Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. We provide flexible solutions that unleash the creative power of global value chains to inspire innovations and speed them to market. MatrixOne's more than 625 global customers represent the aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer products, high technology, life sciences, machinery and the process industries, and include Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , General Electric, Honda, Johnson Controls Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI) is a United States company, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of automotive systems, automotive batteries (Optima[1] based in Denver, Colorado) and climate control systems. , Philips, Procter & Gamble, and Siemens. MatrixOne (www.matrixone.com) is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts with locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific. Forward-looking statements in this release are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate, among other things, to our plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others: poor product sales, long sales cycles, difficulty developing new products, difficulty in relationships with vendors and partners, higher risk in international operations, difficulty assimilating future acquisitions, difficulty managing rapid growth, and increased competition. For more about the risks and uncertainties of our business, see our periodic and other S.E.C. filings. MatrixOne is a registered trademark, and Leading Provider of Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management Solutions for the Value Chain and eMatrix are trademarks of MatrixOne, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. |
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